Not sure yet, but I'm getting ready to start About the Daniel Fast Sunday, so I will be eating something with meat, sour cream, and every fattening thing left in the house. Ok, I still don't want to totally overdo it, but I do have some sour cream and Rocky Road ice cream left, so I will use them up between now and Saturday night.

Ah-ha! Stroganoff, with mashed potatoes instead of noodles. Rocky Road for dessert. Or Rocky Road now and stroganoff, potatoes, and a vegetable for dessert.

Not sure yet, but I'm getting ready to start About the Daniel Fast Sunday, so I will be eating something with meat, sour cream, and every fattening thing left in the house. Ok, I still don't want to totally overdo it, but I do have some sour cream and Rocky Road ice cream left, so I will use them up between now and Saturday night.

Ah-ha! Stroganoff, with mashed potatoes instead of noodles. Rocky Road for dessert. Or Rocky Road now and stroganoff, potatoes, and a vegetable for dessert.

Barbara

Sounds like a great way to clean out the fridge, especially the Rocky Road Ice Cream, stroganoff, sour cream, and mashed potatoes.

I'm extra pooped today from shopping, so I haven't started the Confetti Soup yet, but I did buy the scallops, and heated a large handful up in a stick of butter with garlic. MmmmMmmmMMMM.

I felt so perked up I heated and ate another handful. Really YUMMY.

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I know that feeling. Is it Chili, Spaghetti sauce, or something else. Red is usually good, though.

Yeah, I'm always telling myself to get some labels out, but then I say, ahh I'll remember what it is
It's definitely sauce. And I'm pretty sure not the puttanesca that is also in the freezer. I'm hoping there's a meatball or two in there or maybe some sausage, but it's still pretty slushy/frozen. As soon as I know what it is I'll know what kind of pasta I'll be having

Yeah, I'm always telling myself to get some labels out, but then I say, ahh I'll remember what it is
It's definitely sauce. And I'm pretty sure not the puttanesca that is also in the freezer. I'm hoping there's a meatball or two in there or maybe some sausage, but it's still pretty slushy/frozen. As soon as I know what it is I'll know what kind of pasta I'll be having

Definitely NOT raspberries! That's one fruit I could never get a taste for. And it grows wild all over here. They must like dry weather, they were coming up all over the place last summer. I could freeze some and send them to you, but they'd get lost with the other red stuff in the freezer

Definitely NOT raspberries! That's one fruit I could never get a taste for. And it grows wild all over here. They must like dry weather, they were coming up all over the place last summer. I could freeze some and send them to you, but they'd get lost with the other red stuff in the freezer

I'm not a raspberry fan either! Sometimes they taste like soap to me. I don't mind raspberry jam or filling now and then, but that's about it.

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Originally Posted by babetoo

barb, there is nothing about that fast that sounds good. are you sure?

Yes, I am. I thought about it and prayed about it a lot. It is only for 21 days. It is pretty restrictive but I can eat all the vegetables, fruits, and grains I want. I would have to cut out meat, dairy, sugar, artificial sweeteners, all drinks other than water. It is considered a partial fast, as you do not have to go without eating.

I am doing it for two reasons. One is because I am at my heaviest weight ever, and I am definitely feeling the effects of it. My blood pressure has been up, and I am not fitting in my clothes. The other reason is for religious reasons. This is not part of my church and it's not required.

Because I am diabetic, I can make certain allowances, such as chicken and fish, but I want to start out with just the vegetables, fruits, and grains and will play it by ear from there. I will monitor my blood pressure and blood glucose levels. I am not looking forward to giving up beef, cheese, and sour cream, not to mention my diet pop, but I am looking forward to jump-starting my weight loss, cleansing my body of gunk, and spending some productive time with God.

Spent all day house hunting so before I left I did something I haven't done in years, hamburger helper. I browned some ground veal (extra lean) and put it with the potatoes and cooked as per instructions. Left a note for the family to eat it with spinach and carrots. They will love it. Me, not so much. Tomorrow maybe ribs.